Senior Manager, Annual Giving

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

4d • $75 - $90 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Annual Giving, the Senior Manager, Annual Giving is a fundraiser for the mid-level giving program (Partners in Progress), actively managing a portfolio to cultivate, solicit and steward leadership annual giving donors ($1,000-$10,000). As a member of PanCAN’s Development team, the Senior Manager will work closely with the Senior Director and other team members to develop effective fundraising strategies, deepen relationships with mid-level supporters, and close gifts to meet fundraising goals.
In partnership with the Senior Director, the Senior Manager will develop, implement, and oversee solicitation and stewardship strategies to engage mid-level donors through various channels to deepen their financial support of PanCAN’s mission. The Senior Manager will manage a portfolio of mid-level giving donors. The Senior Manager has experience and is skilled in working both with external and internal stakeholders, donors, volunteers and other constituents. This position will be responsible for growing revenue from mid-level donors. This position is ideal for a self-motivated, creative, and passionate development professional who is excited about the opportunity to join a collaborative team and be a part of guiding strategic revenue growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Years of experience may vary based on the position, duties, and responsibilities. Preferred years of experience are three (3) plus years’ experience in a fundraising role or supportive fundraising role, preferably with documented experience closing annual giving gifts.
• Ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded, by providing strategy, analyzing progress throughout the year, and working with stakeholders to increase outreach.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
• Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of groups, including staff, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Strong planning skills including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ability to exercise initiative and accept responsibility to work proactively and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work independently and within a remote team environment.
• High degree of professionalism is essential.
• Travel and weekend work required at times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiarity with Raiser's Edge or other CRM highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Raiser's Edge or other CRM highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Director and Associate Director, Annual Giving to implement the annual strategy and serve as a frontline gift officer for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for PanCAN’s “Partners in Progress” mid-level giving program ($1,000 - $10,000).
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level annual giving supporters by personally cultivating, stewarding and soliciting donors and prospects to retain and upgrade gifts through email, personal notes, calls, virtual and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate within the development team on the strategy and plan for solicitation, stewardship, and cultivation to engage and grow the mid-level donor segment including highly personalized direct marketing efforts.
• Closely monitor and evaluate program performance against targets and adjust plans and strategies accordingly to meet or exceed revenue goals and objectives.
• Responsible for tracking mid-level giving prospects and donors; documenting cultivation and solicitation activities, and memberships in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Work with the Research and Prospect Management and Major Gift teams to identify and transition higher capacity major gift and donor prospects.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to donor needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and goals to effectively communicate to the giving community.
• Evaluates success and progress of accomplishing goals and refines business tactics as needed.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, exceptional time off, and health and welfare benefits creating an extraordinary workplace and culture that our team members highly recommend to friends and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees